13 children from nine different countries became American citizens on Tuesday at the Betsy Ross House's annual children's naturalization ceremony.

Summer is prime tourism season. At the Betsy Ross, there's an interpreter who's been bringing one of the most famous stories from the American Revolution to life for nearly 20 years.

The reverence for Old Glory that inspired Flag Day arose decades after Betsy Ross sewed her first By JOHN HANNA The Associated Press,Updated June 12, 2025, 4:36 p.m.